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I was speaking in general, not just for "retard" LadyLorraine Send a noteboard - 27/10/2011 07:50:17 PM
But if you note, what happened there? Was it a change in the meaning? NO. It was a change in how it was USED, which then led to a change in the vernacular meaning.

It is not the meaning of words that gives offense (with exceptions). It is the context, and the intent behind them.

I don't think we should use the retard because of what the word has BECOME. I do think, however, that words would not become insulting as readily if people chilled the freaky monkey out.


In any case, this is not relevant to this thread, so if you want to continue this discussion, feel free to NB me. I don't want to clutter up Aisha's thread with irrelevant debate.
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